Peru plane crash: 13 killed as aircraft carrying European tourists goes down near Nazca

The plane was taking the tourists to view a major landmark in the country. 08:53, Sun, Aug 2, 2026 Updated: 09:27, Sun, Aug 2, 2026 At least 13 people have died (Image: AFP via Getty Images)A plane carrying European tourists to view the famed Nazca Lines crashed into a field Saturday outside the Peruvian city of Nazca, killing 13 people, local authorities said. The aircraft crashed in a field near Nazca, a city on Peru’s southern coast that is renowned for its rich archaeological heritage and popular tourist attractions.The small aircraft departed from Pisco Airport but reportedly lost contact with air traffic controllers just minutes into the flight, according to local media outlet RPP. The crash occurred at around 12:55pm local time on Saturday as the plane was preparing to return from a sightseeing tour. Images and videos shared on social media showed the smoking wreckage of what appeared to be a small aircraft at the crash site, highlighting the severity of the incident. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3...